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Wetland Revegetation Monitoring Report
July 2002
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City of Port Townsend
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181 Quincy Steet,2od Floor
PortTownsend, WA 98368
Prepared by:
DixieLlewellin
Olymplc Wetland Resources, Inc.
856 50th Street
Port Townsend, WAo 98368
Olympic Wetlond Resources, lnc,
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Table of Contents
1 0 Introduction
1.1 Project History
1.1. I Volunteers
1.I.2 Maintenance and Irrigation
1.1.3 Hydrology
2.0 Methodology
2.1 Project Goals and Objectives
Table 1. lnstallation, Maintenance, and Monitoring Schedule
2.2 Montoring Methods
2.2.I Determining Survival Rates of Trees, Shrubs, and Emergents
2.2.2 Documenting Wetland Changes with Photographs
2 23 Performance Standards
3.0 Results and Discussion
3.1 Survivorship of Planted Species
3. 1. 1 Forest Survival
3.1.2 Scrub/Shrub Survival
3. 1.3 Emergent Survival
3.1.4 Interpretive Area
3.2 Action Items
3.2.1 Weedy Species
4.0 Summary
Appendix
Figures
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II.
III
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VI
VII
Monitoring Zones and Photopoints
Forest Monitoring Form
Scrub/Shrub Monitoring Form
Emergent Monitoring Form
Photopoints #I, #2, and #3
Photopoint s #4, #5 , and #6
Chronology 1 997 throu gh 2002
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1.0 Introduction
This report documents the compliance to perfonnance standards established in the Froggy Bottoms, San
Juan Retention Basin Wetland Revegetation, Monitoring, and Maintenance Plan" April 1998. It
represents the revegetation-monitoring component of the project and summarizes findings. This project
has a 5-year annual monitoring requirement after the final planting (through 2004) to determine whether
performance standards are met from the original plan. A revegetation project is zuccessful wher; after 3
years (2002), the areas designed for dense revegetation have 85% ground cover with less than l5oh of
that cover comprised of weed species. Survivorship of tree and shrub species is expected to be 80o% or
greater. Monitoring was conducted on July 8, 2002-
1.1 Project HistorT
In l9g7 the City of Port Townsend constructed a stormwater retention pond from a Category III
wetland. Water was directed towards this retention basin as part of the San Juan Street Improvement
Project and via street runofffrom Cedar Street and Pacific Avenue after passing through bio-filtration
swales. Re-vegetation occurred in 1998 and 1999 with over 200 trees, 400 shrubs, and 500
emergentlherbaceous natives introduced to a waste area that once consisted primarily of weedy species.
The City of Port Townsend was awarded a Public Involvement and Education (PIE) grant from the
Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team in 1998. As part of this grant a six-week training course was
conducted; in exchange for the class students volunteered time towards the restoration project by
planting, installing habitat features, and assisting in the ongoing maintenance of the site through 1999.
As crty funding tightened and staffchanged the Froggy Bottoms Revegetation project lost its priority
and maintenance was turned over to an already overloaded City Park staff. Minimal maintenance has
been conducted since 2000. And although an irrigation system was installed in 1998, it was not
monitored or maintained and was often not turned on until well into the dry summer. Weeding and
mowing has been sporadic during the last 3 years.
1.1.1 Volunteers
Through extensive volunteer efficrt (over 600 hours) from 1998 and 1999 the site has been re-vegetated
with native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous species. In addition to divers&ng plant species, habitat
structures were installed. During March 2Q02 avolunteer goup led by Ron Sikes planted an additional
200 small trees and shrubs. There are no plans for the maintenance of these additional plants.
1.1.2 Maintenance and lrrigation
Maintenance of the site was conducted by volunteers in 1997 through 1999. Major weed removal and
heavy mowing could not be expected of volunteers but the planted species were maintained. Resources
Renewal lnc., Quilcene WA city mowing crews, city parks crew, and juvenile crews also removed
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weeds in selected locations about once a year in 2000 and 2001. No maintenance was conducted in
2002 andmany shrubs and trees were completely covered with weedy vines and towering poison
hemrockduring the2lo2monitoring atff#O, T^:t;!t'$
A drip irrigation system operated by timers was installed in June f eeS. r/ohnteers t"-"*8a th. plaots 54'ff '
with hosesprior to the irrigation system. The inigation system was 4gt operated.in 1999 or 2000 until
mid to late August. The irrigation system has not been activated since 2000 and will not be turned on
this year since most of the planted species that remain are adapted to the site. A chronology of n aag({_,.s
planiings, and maintenance of the site is included in the Appendix (Figure VII). Dwod g,dr:. ;V ,:h^
1.1.3 Eydrology WJ*(;*-. (,pt^
The hydrology has fluctuated over the 5-year monitoring period. The driest year was 2001, overall site ,J01"i .-
conditions were dry, no water was present in the lowJying areas. Established wetland tolerant ,'Jo"nfV' '
vegetation was stressed and dying and weedy species were spreading. Ponded water was present once lv
again during the 200112002 winter and during this monitoring phase. Photographs from the previous
reports reveal water levels. In 1998 there was a large pond, in 1999 the pond was smaller but standing
water was still the major feature, in 2000 standing water was reduced to a ponded area near the water
gauge. Throughout most of 2001 the valley floor was baked and cracked. During this season's
monitoring the water levels were similar to 1999 water levels (Appendix: Figure VI Photopoint #6).
The amount of hydrology depends entird on stormwater runoffand natural conditions (evaporation,
sunny days) Many of the species chosen for the project prefer wet conditions.
2.0 Methodology
2.1 Project Goals and Objectives
One of the primary goals of the Froggy Bottoms Revegetation Project is to use native plants to create a
diverse habitat, which over time will encourage additional use by wildlife. Native vegetation was
selected, g.riog priority to species that benefit wildlife and can withstand local climatic conditions.
Long-range goals include enhancing open space and utilizing biofiltration as a creative solution to
stormwater problems.
Goals from original plan that have been met rn2002.
l. Several species oftrees and shrubs are established, diversrfyiogthe structurallayers ofthe site.
Z. The diversity of species creates additional food sources, nesting, and perching sites for wildlife
3. The site has documented use by numerous bird, mammal, and amphibians species (deer observed
grazingand bedding areas, numerous species of birds, chorus frogs).
4. Open space is preserved near Blue Heron Middle School and is used by the neighborhood. A
number of informal foot and bicycle trails traverse the site, especially around the perimeter of the
pond.
5. The site retains seasonal stormwater, which is filtered through the emergent vegetation growing
in the pond.
A gravel trail to the interpretative sign has been built offof Pacific Avenue to facilitate human
interaction with the site; the trail was completely overgrown with weeds in July 2002 and not passable.
The project has been implemented using a phased installation process as indicated in the maintenance
and monitoring schedule outlined in Table l.
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Table 1. Installation, Maintenance, and Monitoring Schedule
Installation & Marntenance
* Mowing by contract to Resource Renewal in 2000, city crews 2001
* *Irrigation ended 200 1
2.2 Monitoring Methods
The site was divided into 5 zones, each having distinct plant communities. Water meters, the staff
gauge, and other permanent landmarks define Zone boundaries. A map of the location of the
monitoring Zones is included in the Appendix (Figure I).
2.2.1 Determining Survival Rates of Trees, Shrubs, and Emergents
Monitoring data sheets were used to determine plant survivorship and to record conditions of planted
trees, shrubs, and emergents. These data sheets are included in the Appendix (Figures II, IfI, and IV).
The individual plants were counted in each zone and compared with the numbers originally planted.
Since all trees planted in specific zones were of significant size, counting individual trees was possible.
Shrubs that have survived were large enough to count during the 2002 monitoring. In some species
more shrubs were observed this year than last year, having survived under the weed layer, they are
growing through the weeds and can now be counted.
The majority of emergents were planted in or near the pond tnZone 5. Mortality and health of
individuals was also evaluated and discussed.
2.2.2 Documenting Wefland Changes with Photographs
Photographic monitoring provides a visual record of the restoration effort and is an excellent way to
qualitatrvely document plant community changes. Six permanent photopoints were established in 1998
A map showing the photopoint locations and direction photographs were taken is included in the
Appendix (Figure I). Photopoint #1 through #6 are included in the Appendix (Figures V and VI).
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2.2.3 Performance Standards
The revegetation monitoring goal is to determine whether the performance standards identified on the
Froggy Bottoms Wetland Revegetation, Monitoring, and Maintenance Pla4 April 1998 are met'
perlormance standards require that the site be dominated by a cover of S5Yo "desirable species" with
less than l5%oweedspecies 3 years after final planting. The final planting was in the spring of 1999;
therefore, performance standards are to be evaluated during this monitoring phase (2002). Survivorship
of tree and shrub species is expected to be 80% or greater after 5 years (2004)-
3.0 Results and Discussion
Dixie Llewellin of Olympic Wetland Resources, lnc has been retained to collect data for this monitoring
project. Fieldwork was conducted on July 8, 2002.
Vegetation was planted and maintained fuom 1997 through 1999 by volunteers. Maintenance has been
minimal during tle last 3 years. The dominant vegetation cover" especially in locations were the soil
was disturbed, is a well-established weed population that continues to spread. Weedy species far
exceed the performance standard for this project (Zone I along Cedar, Zone 2 along San Juan and
upland niUslael. Portions of the site, where native soils were less disturbed, have a dominant cover of
grasses, trees and shrubs here are not overgrown with weeds and are healthy (Zone 3 grassy field with
evergreens, and along eastern edge ofpond).
3.1 Survivorship of Planted Species
Survival rates were calculated by comparing live plants counted during the survey to the total numbers
planted. Monitoring forms for each of the plant communities are included in the Appendix (Figure fI,
III, and IV).
3.1.1 Forest Survival
The survival rate for trees is moderate (71%). Several indMduals, especially the deciduous trees
(mountain ash" big-leaf maples, vine maples, and serviceberry) are stressed due to the dry and weedy
conditions. Douglas firs in the upland area of Zone 2were stressed because they were completely
buried in weeds. Two spruces died this year due to a spruce aphid that is spreading and hard to control.
Most trees did not survive along San Juan due to poor soils, weed competitioq and lack of irrigation.
Along the pond perimeter, Pacific willow (which were present in 1998) are numerous and are beginning
to form a hedge. They were stressed last year from lack of water but seem to have recovered and are
up to 5' tall. Aspen and cottonwood, which were transplanted from the airport population rn 1997, are
green and hardy. Most of the evergreen species (shore pine, cedar, Douglas fir, grand firs) are thriving
and healthy. In the area of the interpretive sign, the Garry oak are struggling due to weed competition
but are still surviving.
3.1.2 Scrub/Shrub Survival
The survival rate is 360/o for shrubs when comparing the number counted to the number planted. Shrub
survival varies throughout the site according to soil types and maintenance. Hear,y clay soils were
brought to the surface during the pond construction and few planted species have ever survived in the
northeast corner (along Cedar Street). This year a healthy crop of lupines covered the site and will
eventually enrich the soil. Elderberries are starting to become established here as well. Shrubs planted
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along San Juan have also had a very poor survival rate due to soil conditions, lack of maintenance, and
the dominance of large weedy species. Several large and established dogwoods that once thrived in the
previous years along the eastern edge ofthe pond died last year due to the drought conditions.
3.1.3 Emergent Survival
ln the low-lying area (Zone 5) the emergent wetland dependant vegetation is healthy, recovering from
last year's drought. Survival rate is high at I95yo (count is over lO0oA due to spreading populations).
This plant community is totally dependant on the natural conditions associated with rainfall.
Populations of bulrush, cattails, and rushes have been spreading steadily throughout the ponded areas.
Perfiormance standards at this location are meet, there is well over 85%o cover by desirable species.
3.1.4 Interpretive Area
The interpretive area (Zone 4) accessed via a gravel trail from Pacific Avenue has had little maintenance
and consists of invasive populations of poison hemloch Canadian and bull thistle, and curly dock- The
shore pines and oaks were buried under weeds and are stressed. The gravel path and interpretative sign
under a kiosk of the City of Port Townsend Stormwater project, is buried in weeds
3.2 Acfion ltems
Weed/mow invasive ; contract with private company if necessary
Zone I and2 along San Avenue (crrrly dock and hemlock) twice a year
and hemlock) twice ayearInterpretive area (cur$
Along Cedar Street (Scot'broom and Himalayan blackberry)
Remove all reed annually) between Zone 2 and Zone 3
Remove and control
Remove Scots
eedy Species
Weed invasion is a where soils were altered during construction. In many
locations the growh and smothered the planted species. The weedy species
constitute in some locations. Prior to the project large populations of
hemlock old buildings near San Juan Avenue The disturbed soils offered
fertile contrnue to spread rapidly. Hemlock can grow to 7 feet tall and easily
out compete planted species.
Weedy species throughout the site include tansy ragwort, Senecio jacobaea. Canadian thistle, Cirsium
arvense, poison hemloch Conium maculatum, Himalayan blackberry, Rubus discolor, and curly dock,
Rumex crispus. Scot's broonr, Cytisus scoparuis, and reed canarygrass, Phalaris arundinacea,
extremely invasive weeds, were located in a few locations and should be removed.
The city contracted the cutting and removal of weeds in the problem areas and removed a large patch of
Himalayan blackberries near Pacific Avenue. Last year the city road crew mowed accessible areas in the
late summer and portions of the site were cut with a weed-eater (November 2001). This work
improved the overall appearance of the site but was conducted so late into the season that a seed source
was well established for this year. No maintenance has been conducted rn2002.
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4.0 Summary
Performance standards established in the Froggy Bottoms, San Juan Retention Basin Wetland
Revegetation Monitoring- and Maintenance Plan April 1998 require that the site be dominated by a
coveiof 35Yo "deskable species" with less than l5o/o weed species 3 years after final planting in the
and falls below the acceptable standards. The ground cover treet), Zone 2
(near San Juan Avenue),and in Zone 4 the interpretle area than 600/o
original 197 trees planted on site 110 were present and from the
2002 monit oing' Survivorship of tree and shrub species is expected to be 8"0% or sreater after 5 u"Tt A('d;;;"^- -"4i, -* --U*ffi. -S' :f*ytL::awaf*y:eA,-/,.^
The projec t areaat Froggy Bottoms is large and has a diversity of soil types and site conditions. In F7 f
some locations the performance standards are met, whereas other locations the weed cover is spreading
in Zone 1 (alons Cedar S
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undesirable "weed specles
original planting of 411 shrubs only 139 remain. Regular maintenance or irrigation has not been
conducted on the site as outlined by the original plan.
Last year's report indicated a declining plant population and declining health in all zones and vegetation
layers for species planted. Figures this year indicate that some species have continued to decline.
Monitoring for 20Q2 reveals a moderate success rate for trees (7lo/o), a poor success rate for shrubs
(36c. ), and a good success rate for emergents (over 100% due to population spreading). Within the
emergent zone, vegetation is spreading. This area is dependant on the presence of hydrology, which
fluctuates over the years due to natural conditions. Standing water was absent from the pond last year
and the emergent community was stressed but water has returned to the site and the vegetation has
recovered.
A regular maintenance schedule should be established by the City that will be implemented for specifi. f,
locations and at strategic times when the weeds are young in the spring and once again in the fall. The
survival goal (80%) for trees and shrubs VUIgtlg mrt by 2004 unless additional species are planted
Many other project goals and objectives have been met. The species diversity has increased
dramatically from a site that was once a waste area with only grasses. Vegetation layers now include
trees, shrubs, and stout emergents. The site is frequented by numerous species of birds (nesting killdeer
2001), deer, and chorus frog populations. It is also a useful open space used by the neighborhood as
indicated by the gravel trails throughout the site. The pond effectively retains and filters stonnwater
during the wet seasons.
Long-range goals for Froggy Bottoms should be evaluated to find solutions to meet prescribed
performance standards and survivorship goals. Topics to be considered include replanting barren weed
filled areas, defining regular maintenance schedules, and future plans for the interpretive area. I would
be happy to meet with City staffto discuss the possible solutions to this restoration project.
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Figures
Appendix
Monitorin g Zones and PhotoPoints
Forest Monitoring Form
Scrub/Shrub Monitoring Form
Emergent Monitoring Form
Photopoints #1, #2, and#3
Photopoint s ll4, #5 , and #6
Chronology 1997 through 2002
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Figure VII. Froggy Bottoms Chronology 1997 to 2002
1997
October l1 Planted gfass seed, red fescue, hairgfass, bentgrass, clover, vetch, and lupine
October 22 Planted emergent 75 Carex obnupta, 40 C. stipat4 75 Water parsley, 40 Scirpus
acutus, 150 S. microcarpos, 40 Juncus balticus 40 J. ensifolius, 75 Cornus
stolonifera, 40 Salix sitichensis
October 23 Planted Regreen (a grass seed mix)
October 30 Planted annual wildflowers (Flanders poppy, scarlet flax, wallflower)
November I Transplanted 35 aspen from airport
1998
March 7
April 11
May 6,12
June l0
June 12
June 15
Planted 10 Cedars, 15 Nootka Rose, 15 Hawthorn, 40 Twinberry
30 Ninebarh 25 Red-osier dogwood, 15 Salmonberry, 15 Spirea, 15 Oak, 10 Spruce, 10
Hazelnut, l0 Oqeanspray, 10 Indian Plurn, 20 Snowberry, 10 Serviceberry, 20 Elderberry,
I Manzanita ACi./teO
Watered and weeded
Irrigation and water tap installed
4 Shore Pines, I Firs, 3 Maples, 8 Currents, 13 Spirea, 15 Salmonberry
In pots at capillary beds not planted . . .6 Pine, 2 Douglas firs, 12 Current, 3 Maples, 5
Salmonberry,2 Spirea
Salvaged plants from CT pipeline to site+16 Douglas firs, I Buffalo berry, survival rate very
low due to time of year for transplant and large size of trees
Irrigation faucets working
Watering begins every other week
Vegetation monitoring
Volunteer planting
Volunteers planted 300 hardstem bulrush, 50 slough sedge.
June 16
August
August 31
October 31
November 13
November 20 Volunteers planted 50 slough sedge,200 small fruited bulrush, 150 baltic rush
1999
April 17 11 Oregon ash" 12 Shore pines, 1 Douglas Fir, 6 Mountain ash" 5 Sitka alders,
20 Snowbush, 43 Red-osier dogwood, 13 Hazelnut, 8 Hawthorns, 19 Ocean-spray, 9 Western
crabapple, 5 Wax myrtle, 10 Indian-plunr 24 Pacific ninebarlq 20 Nootka rose, 8 Elderberry, 9
Hardhack,24 Snowberry
Volunteers weeded throughout 1999
2000
Minimal system used afterAugust 2000. Site mowed and large blackberyon srte,
cut ln 2000
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San Juan and Cedar Avenue, drought conditions slte
2002
March Trees planted by Ron Sikes and volunteers (7 Red cedar, 53 Douglas' fir, 70 Shore pine, 30 Grand
fii, 12 Salmonberry, 3l Cottonwood)
No im.qation or maintenance to date (JulY 10)
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Species Name
91198 Slough sedge Cqrex obnupta
97 Sawbeak sedge Carex slipula
97 Tapered rush ,luncus ucuminalus
97 Baltic rush ,luncus balticus
98 Water-parsley Oenanthe sqrmenlostt
97198 Hardstem bulrush Scirpus ctculus
97198 Small-fruited bulrr.rsh Scirpus microcurpus
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8Picea sitchensisSitka spruce4lnle8'
Pinus conlorla var. contorlaShore pine6^2198
IPopulus halsamiJ'eraCottonwoodl0l3ll99
IPopulus tremuloidesn^197 Quaking aspen
Snlix lucida var. lasiandra4llll98Pacific willow
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l5 l3 l5 l5 t4 t4 93%Healthy
9 N/A 9 9 9 9 100%Plants from 3'to 5'tall
l0 l0 l0 l0 l0 8 80%Two trees are dead due to insects
t7 4 t7 l6 l7 t7 t00%Trees healthy
5 N/A 5 5 5 5 t00%Trees 5'to 6'tall and thriving
22 22 l8 l7 l8 l8 82%Trees healthy, signs ofdeer grazing
50 100 300 300 50 >300 t00%Fornting a hedge around pond
l5 l0 ll l0 ll l0 67%Healthy along cedar street
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6 N/A 6 6 6 4 67%Severe deer damage
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Dnte: July 7,2002
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l0Sal ix hutker i curct/spp.Hooker willow4lt t le8
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40 24 l5 l5 t7 l8 4s%Healthy bul covered with weeds
30 22 28 28 28 30 100%Thriving and flowering
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25 t7 20 20 aL/8%Very few plants observed
30 l0 l0 l0 l0 l0'33%Grazed by deer
30 2t 30 30 l5 l5 50%Healthv and flowering
Acer circincrhmtVine maple6lt2le8
Alnu,s sitchensisSika alders4ltTlee
(eanothus velutittusSnowbush4llTlee
(lorylu,s connrlctHazelnut4lllles
Holodi,scus clisailu'Ocean-spray4ln le8,
0e m I e r i u cerus i/rn'm i s4lt tles Indian-plum
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20 l 3 4 3}Yo'Few bushes well established
20 8 8 7 7 6 3jYo Some large bushes
28 0 5 2 4 @ t4%Small planls bul should grow rapidly
3 I 2 l 33%One plant covered with weeds
35 I l0 l5 l5 8 23%Healthy on dry hillside
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